Assassins creed postmodernism and video games
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Assassin's Creed is a postmodern video game series that blends elements of history and popular culture. It uses time travel and genetic memory to allow players to experience and influence historical events from the 15th century while being set in a modern-day storyline. This mixing of old and new eras, as well as the blending of high art and popular video game culture, exemplifies postmodern concepts like bricolage and the breakdown of definitions. The game also creates confusion between reality and simulation by allowing online multiplayer in a hyperrealistic virtual world.
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